Business Option
This option is available within the Chemistry major at the following location:
- Corvallis
The Business option is a Track-Two option in the BS degree in Chemistry designed for chemists who are interested in business pursuits. Examples could include opening a small business, working in marketing, supply chain, or analytics, or as preparation for entering the MBA program at OSU. Students who complete these business courses and some additional courses may be eligible to apply to the MBA program in the College of Business. All students serious about pursuing an MBA should make an appointment with a College of Business MBA advisor. Students earn a BS degree in Chemistry in four years and can also fulfill coursework required as part of a minor in the College of Business.
This option is also a good stepping stone for law school or graduate studies in chemistry. The option includes six courses in accounting, law, finance, organizational systems.
Option Code: 523
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Recall, integrate, and apply essential core information about the key components of Chemistry.
- Demonstrate competency in basic laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, chemical synthesis, and measurement of chemical properties and phenomena.
- Communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze data, access information and integrate information from various sources in order to solve problems.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| BA 251 | +MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS | 4 |
| BA 260 | FOUNDATIONS OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET | 4 |
| BA 315 | ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING | 4 |
| BA 360 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| BA 390 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 4 |
| ECON 201Z | +*PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 4 |
| ST 314 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS | 3-4 |
| or ST 351 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | |
| Electives | ||
| Select one course from the following suggested emphasis areas: | 4 | |
| Small Business | ||
| SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL INITIATIVES | ||
| INNOVATION MANAGEMENT | ||
| VENTURE MANAGEMENT | ||
| Sales and Marketing | ||
| PROFESSIONAL SALES | ||
| MBA Preparation | ||
| OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 31-32 | |
- *
Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
- +
Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
- 1
BA 357 requires a special override from an advisor in the CoB because chemistry majors substitute ST 351 or ST 314 for BA 275
Option Code: 523